Welcome to
Elmwood Franklin School!
I am excited to launch the 2021-22 school year as Elmwood Franklin School's 16th Head of School.
Upon my first visit to Elmwood Franklin, it was immediately clear to me that EFS is an intentionally caring and inclusive community of families, students, teachers, staff, and alumni who share ideas, value and affirm differences, and work in partnership to create an outstanding environment for our students to learn and grow. This incredible community's hard work and commitment has firmly established EFS as the premier independent preschool to eighth-grade school in the city of Buffalo.
I was also struck by the school's comprehensive academic program, led by our top-notch faculty, paired with a strong emphasis on citizenship and good character. EFS balances its rich and storied tradition with a 21st-century approach to teaching and learning. Curiosity is rewarded, risk-taking is encouraged, and challenging assumptions is expected. As a result, our students become confident, resilient, independent thinkers. I am reminded of Dr. Martin Luther King's quote, "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education." I am proud to join a school community that embodies this idea so fully.
Whether you are a prospective family, a current family, or an alum, there is always something to learn about our amazing school. This includes everything from the admissions process to our educational philosophy to school life to supporting the school to following us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
I invite you to visit our campus in person to learn more about or re-discover what it means to be part of the Elmwood Franklin community. And if you are already a part of our wonderful community, I thank you for your support!
Warmly,
Upon my first visit to Elmwood Franklin, it was immediately clear to me that EFS is an intentionally caring and inclusive community of families, students, teachers, staff, and alumni who share ideas, value and affirm differences, and work in partnership to create an outstanding environment for our students to learn and grow. This incredible community's hard work and commitment has firmly established EFS as the premier independent preschool to eighth-grade school in the city of Buffalo.
I was also struck by the school's comprehensive academic program, led by our top-notch faculty, paired with a strong emphasis on citizenship and good character. EFS balances its rich and storied tradition with a 21st-century approach to teaching and learning. Curiosity is rewarded, risk-taking is encouraged, and challenging assumptions is expected. As a result, our students become confident, resilient, independent thinkers. I am reminded of Dr. Martin Luther King's quote, "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education." I am proud to join a school community that embodies this idea so fully.
Whether you are a prospective family, a current family, or an alum, there is always something to learn about our amazing school. This includes everything from the admissions process to our educational philosophy to school life to supporting the school to following us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
I invite you to visit our campus in person to learn more about or re-discover what it means to be part of the Elmwood Franklin community. And if you are already a part of our wonderful community, I thank you for your support!
Warmly,
Dr. Ryan Kimmet
Head of School
Head of School